preterite vs. imperfect

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The FINS acronym helps us to decide when to use...

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Preterite

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The HOTWADS acronym helps us to decide when to use...

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Imperfect

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Which of the following is NOT a preterite indicator (FINS)? finished action, simultaneous action, interrupting action, sequence of events

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simultaneous action

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Which of the following is NOT an imperfect indicator (HOTWADS)?
Options: time, weather, action that interrupts, habitual action

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action that interrupts

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PRETERITE or IMPERFECT?: I was 22 years old when I graduated from college. Options: preterite, imperfect

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imperfect

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PRETERITE or IMPERFECT?: I had to retake the quiz three times.

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preterite

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PRETERITE or IMPERFECT?: We went to the pool yesterday.

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preterite

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PRETERITE or IMPERFECT?: I used to eat 6 bags of gummy bears every day. Options: preterite, imperfect

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imperfect

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PRETERITE or IMPERFECT?: Me desperté, me bañe, y fui al colegio.

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preterite

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PRETERITE or IMPERFECT?: Eran las dos de la tarde.

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imperfect